Dedicated to marimbist Nanae Mimura, Apsara #1 opens and closes with a lyrical and expansive melody, at first rolled, then arpeggiated at the end. The virtuosic middle section is fast and furious and requires technical facility and stamina from the performer…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Leander Kaiser
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This delightful collection of 6 classical arrangements for marimba trio by Ritsuko Nasu is perfect for a wide range of settings - from recitals to weddings to church services to business functions. Several of the trios are playable on just one or two marimbas…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Ritsuko Nasu
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This challenging collection of arrangements for marimba trio is full of classics to be enjoyed by a wide range of audiences in a variety of performance venues - from Bach to Offenbach to Fauré to de Falla!Program NotesJesu, Joy of Man's Desiring - J.S. Bach (…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Ritsuko Nasu
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
There is not much time for rest over the course of this 8 minute work!Advanced players will find this work technically challenging, but it will be very rewarding for player and audience from a visual and aural standpoint.Program Notes3rd Place Winner of the…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Leander Kaiser
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Solo Percussion Feature
The piece is titled to reflect the two energies in the work: 1) the chanting monks of Tibet and 2) the Funk Music of New Orleans. 5 movements: “Meditation in Mambo’ (uses the mambo beat pattern), “Voodoo Chant” (inspired by a Dr. John…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Wendy Mae Chambers
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Melting Point begins in a rather cool mood (especially after the four opening bars), and seems to heat up more and more, with the culminating point in bars 139/140. It ends as icily as it started.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2012 Number of Players: 4 Duration:…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Leander Kaiser
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written for a 4.3 octave marimba, Kaiser uses the entire range of the keyboard on this energetic solo. As the title suggests, Minotaurus is an aggressive solo with many technical challenges. This forceful composition can be showcased on any student recital or…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Leander Kaiser
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Selections for Marimba Trio
Tchaikovsky’s enormously popular ballet The Nutcracker has captured the hearts and imagination of people across the world since its premiere performance in 1892. The music has become so intertwined with popular culture that we…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Ritsuko Nasu, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications